Access and Use
· Access Policy
· Reproduction & Use Policy
· Information for Visitors
· Fee Schedule
· Contact Form
· Grants-In-Aid

Theodore Roosevelt and James A.B. Scherer at Throop, 1911. Photo ID 20.9-7

Access to Collections

Non-Caltech affiliated researchers with scheduled appointments will find information about visiting the Archives and the Caltech campus below. Additional information may be obtained from our Information for Visitors (1 page PDF, 108KB). The Archives will on request provide information on housing possibilities on campus and in the Pasadena area, but no endorsements or guarantees are intended for any accommodations.

The Archives' Reading Room Regulations (1 page PDF, 92KB) may be reviewed here prior to visiting.

Caltech-affiliated visitors are encouraged to call ahead to schedule a visit to the Archives.

Contact Information

Hours

Archives Reading Room Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

We are closed on weekends and major U.S. holidays.

Upcoming holidays:

• Monday, May 27^th 2013 (Memorial Day)
• Thursday July 4^th-Friday July 5^th 2013 (Independence Day Holidays)
• Monday, September 2^nd 2013 (Labor Day)
• Thursday November 28^th-Friday November 29^th (Thanksgiving Holidays)
• Wednesday December 25^th 2013- Wednesday January1^st 2014 (Christmas-New Year Holidays)

Caltech Campus Map

A Map of the Caltech Campus is available.

Parking

Self-serve paid visitor parking is usually available on campus in Lots 12 and 13 just to the north of the campus, at the corner of Wilson and Del Mar (Pay Station in Lot 12).

Parking map of Caltech (1 page PDF, 1.13MB)

Visitor permits may be purchased at the following rates:

Parking permits must be displayed in vehicles parked on campus between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visitors should park in lots coded for commuter parking only. Some restricted parking is available on adjacent streets.

For more information, please visit the Caltech Parking Service page.

Laptop Computers

Caltech operates a "Caltech guest" wireless network. Off-campus users may connect to this network by following the instructions provided here.